GRADE
SLE 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
McHenry Row-Banner Building 1215 E. Fort Ave. Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job This is a supervisory level of work as a law enforcement agent enforcing and investigating violations of the alcoholic beverage, tobacco products and Cannabis / THC products laws for the State of Maryland. Provide oversight, management, and supervision of the Division’s inspection programs designed to gain voluntary compliance of the regulated industries (i.e. Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis / THC & ESD). Function is to assure proper state licensure, protect revenue sources and the public's health and well-being, and to maintain a fair and balanced environment for Maryland business to compete in. The work of this class involves supervisory, operational, and administrative responsibilities for Enforcement Agents. This position requires separate and distinct supervisory and administrative responsibilities with equivalent level of authority and necessitates the supervisor designation as administrative or operational.
POSITION DUTIES
- Operational
- Plan and supervise criminal investigations involving alleged violations of the laws relating to: (1) The illegal manufacturing, sales, importation, distribution, and use of alcoholic beverages to protect a source of revenue and protect citizens from the indiscriminate manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
- (2) To enforce all tobacco, cigarette and ESD laws pertaining to the illegal sales, transportation, storage, possession of contraband tobacco and cigarettes, counterfeit cigarettes, or counterfeit stamps in order to protect revenues and legitimate businesses.
- (3) To enforce laws pertaining to cannabis / THC products which are grown, produced and sold in the State of Maryland. Also, to protect the revenues for legitimate businesses engaging in cannabis / THC products within the State of Maryland.
- (4) To enforce laws and regulations of the Health General Article and Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article as they relate to Kratom, Phenibut, Tianaptine and other unauthorized consumable products.
- Administrative Functions
- Prepare monthly unit schedule for routine and specialized investigations to ensure adequate supervision, manpower and availability of other necessary resources.
- Continually update daily work schedule to accommodate changes necessitated by manpower requirements for investigations, Circuit Court and District Court appearances and response to citizen complaints and those generated by allied agencies.
- Act as liaison to the District Court and State's Attorneys Offices to coordinate submission of reports for case prosecutions and appearances by Agents for preliminary inquiries and Court proceedings.
- Ensure proper collection and submission of Uniform Crime Reports to the Agency Coordinator.
- Review for accuracy and coordinate dissemination of State and FBI Fingerprint records to the Central Repository.
- Attend legislative hearings and other related proceedings to monitor the status of pending legislation or law changes which could impact the Alcohol, Tobacco & Cannabis Commission.
- Monitor and testify before, when necessary, legislative hearings or General Assembly committee meetings.
- Evaluate and analyze legislation or law changes (e.g., pertaining tobacco, alcohol, cannabis / THC, ESD, etc.) and make recommendations to the Division Director or Deputy Director.
- Attend and participate in professional organization meetings and seminars relating to enforcement activity and current investigative trends.
- Address allied professional and government organizations on the current status of Maryland enforcement and investigative activity.
- Conduct training classes for police officers and investigators both on the recruit and In-Service levels at various police academies throughout the State and within the Field Enforcement Division and Bureau.
- Assist in accounting for and documenting the storage of all confiscated property to include evidence, motor vehicles and currency.
- Maintain knowledge of revenue laws, business regulations, and alcoholic beverages laws of Maryland, and changes of these laws, pertaining to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, cannabis / THC & ESD products and business licenses.
- Conduct periodic inspections of field agents’ equipment, firearms and assigned vehicles to ensure compliance with Division standards.
- Prepare and present mid-year and annual employee performance evaluations.
- Other functions as directed by the Director.
- General Supervision Activities
- Being present with and supervising enforcement personnel assigned to various investigations and surveillances.
- Assisting with the planning and supervising of all types of investigations from the start to the completion of the assignment.
- Evaluating Field Intelligence Reports and then assigning and supervising agents to long and short-term investigations.
- Approving and overseeing the completion and execution of search and seizure warrants and the subsequent arrest of any violators.
- Reviewing reports submitted by subordinates to ensure appropriate clarity, detail and accuracy. Ensure reports are forwarded on time.
- Analyze crime trends, training needs, and the merits of an agent’s case through review of reports.
- Monitoring the coordination and results of enforcement activities between other members of the Division.
- Develop monthly schedule for supervisors and agents to ensure adequate supervision, staffing levels, and coverage of assignments.
- Promoting agent safety during any type of investigation.
- Preparing comprehensive reports as necessary.
- Monitor agent productivity via reported statistics.
- Regularly meet with agents to evaluate their productivity and enforcement activity and to address problems quickly.
- Attend court with agents to monitor their testimony.
- Constantly evaluates training needs and safety issues affecting staff.
- Other duties as assigned, to include those relevant to any current or future Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) such as the one between the ATCC, the MCA and the Comptroller of Maryland and any other entity.
- Kepts abreast of revenue laws, business regulation laws and alcoholic beverage laws of Maryland pertaining to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, cannabis /THC & ESD products and business licenses. Maintain NCIC computer operator certification.
- Available to work in the field as needed for enforcement assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate as described in the Maryland Police Training Commission regulation.
Experience: Five years of experience as a police officer investigating crimes including motor vehicle accidents and responding to emergency calls for police services or as an Enforcement Agent responsible for assessing and enforcing compliance to laws and regulations pertaining to commodity products such as, but not limited to, alcoholic beverage, tobacco products and related revenue laws and regulations.
Notes:
- 1. The above education requirement is set by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209.
- 2. Applicants may substitute additional education in criminal justice or law enforcement, at an accredited college or university, at a rate of 30 credit hours for each six months of the required experience for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
- 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance classification or general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance specialty codes in the logistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have the following experience to qualify for this position: Must have twelve (12) months experience working as an Enforcement Agent at the ATCC.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Employees in this classification must have successfully completed the Entrance Level Police Training Course and hold a current certification by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
- After training, employees in this classification will be required to maintain periodic certification of essential marksmanship in the firing of a handgun or other firearms that may be necessary to carry out assignments.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 04, Chapter 01 and include the following: Appointment as a police officer; U.S. Citizenship; A complete background investigation; Oral interview; Physical examination; Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
- 2. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and must provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
- 3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
- 4. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
- 5. Employees in this classification may be subject to assignment in any area of the State.
- 6. Employees in this classification may be subject to long hours of driving to out of State locations.
- 7. Employees in this classification may be subject to extended workdays on a regular basis.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
Bargaining Unit: I
EMPLOYER STIPULATIONS
ATCC is an equal opportunity employer.
It is our policy that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
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